Unraveling the Contact Network Patterns between Commercial Turkey Operation in North Carolina and the Distribution of Species.

Salmonellosis originating from poultry poses a significant threat to human health. Surveillance within production is thus needed to minimize risk. The objectives of this work were to investigate the distribution of spp.

Resistance to fenbendazole in Ascaridia dissimilis, an important nematode parasite of turkeys.

An important factor in efficient production of poultry is management of parasites. Ascaridia dissimilis is the most prevalent small intestinal nematode parasite of turkeys with up to 100% of flocks infected. High worm burdens can cause necrotic enteritis leading to high mortality in flocks.